Martha Joyce Fields, of Marietta, passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 83. Mrs. Fields was born in Piedmont, Alabama but moved to Marietta as a young adult and married her husband of 49 years, Paul Lindsey Fields. She was a longtime employee of the Atlanta Gas Light Company and, along with her husband, was active in many civic and charitable activities in Marietta. She is survived by her son, Paul Lindsey Fields, Jr., daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Boatwright Fields, grandchildren John Pope Fields and Susan Lindsey Fields, all of Atlanta. There will be a graveside service at Mountain View Park Cemetery, 410 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, Georgia at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta will be handling the arrangements. (770) 428-1511.

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